Free Employment Résumé Programs at Albert Campbell District Branch
July 6, 2012 | John P. |
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A competitive labour market offers job seekers a challenging task to find a position that they consider worthwhile. Albert Campbell District Branch (496 Birchmount Road) is offering a trio of FREE workshops that might be helpful to those in the process of writing an employment résumé as an important component of a job search.
Resumes That Get Results – Wednesday, July 11, 2012 – 2 to 4 p.m.
A representative from Centennial College Job Connect will instruct participants on how to create effective résumés and cover letters. Those who bring their résumés and cover letters may receive feedback and tips for improvement. For more information or to register, call 416-396-8890.
MS Word Level 1 – Thursday, July 12, 2012 – 2 to 3:30 p.m. (Part 1 of 2)
A facilitator from Goodwill Employment Services will help job seekers expand their skills in Microsoft Word and learn how to format and add features to their résumés to make them more professional and effective. For more information or to register, call 416-396-8890.
MS Word Level 2 – Thursday, July 19, 2012 – 2 to 3:30 p.m. (Part 2 of 2)
A facilitator from Goodwill Employment Services will help job seekers expand their skills in Microsoft Word and learn how to format and add features to their résumés to make them more professional and effective. For more information or to register, call 416-396-8890.
Here are examples of recent résumé books (2010-2012) that are available for request from Toronto Public Library for those with a valid library card:
The damn good resume guide : a crash course in resume writing 5th ed. / Yana Parker, 2012.
The job search solution : the ultimate system for finding a great job now! 2nd ed. / Tony Beshara, 2012.
Best resumes for college students and new grads : jump-start your career! 3rd ed. / Louise Kursmark, 2012.
The resume and cover letter phrase book / Nancy Schuman, 2011.
Expert resumes for managers and executives 3rd ed. / Wendy S. Enelow, 2011.
Knock 'em dead 2012 : the ultimate job search guide / Martin John Yate, 2011.
Expert resumes for computer and web jobs 3rd ed. / Wendy S. Enelow, 2011.
Knock 'em dead : secrets & strategies for success in an uncertain world : how to take control of your job search, career, and life! / Martin John Yate, 2011.
The quick resume & cover letter book : write and use an effective resume in only one day 5th ed. / J. Michael Farr, 2011.
Job search the Canadian way : what works, what doesn't / Mohamed Taher, 2010.
101 best ways to land a job in troubled times / Jay A. Block, 2010.
Career comeback : repackage yourself to get the job you want 1st ed. / Lisa Johnson Mandell, 2010.
The complete idiot's guide to the perfect resume 5th ed. / Susan Ireland, 2010.
Fearless résumés : the proven method for getting a great job fast / Marky Stein, 2010.
The overnight resume : the fastest way to your next job / Donald Asher, 2010.
3rd ed.
Alternative resumes : definitely NOT your parents' resume book! / Michael G. Howard, 2010.
Best Canadian résumés : [130+ best Canadian-format résumés] 2nd ed. / Sharon Graham, 2010.
